Jelly Belly Sport Beans RRP £1.99 Jelly sweets are often part of an athlete’s fueling plan, with ‘fizzy jelly snakes’ being a firm favourite in the Life of Tri household. When out on a long ride or run, the body will crave a hit of energy, or more specifically, sugar. In between energy gels andContinue reading “Review: Jelly Belly Sport Beans”
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Blog: Importance of Stretching for Injury Prevention
I have always taken part in some form of sport from a very young age, and have always been encouraged to stretch before activity. Although I knew the importance of stretching, I had always found that I tended to perform a gesture of stretching, rather than fully appreciating its importance for overall health and fitness.Continue reading “Blog: Importance of Stretching for Injury Prevention”
Review: Oompf Energy bars
Oompf Energy Bars £1.99 Readers of the Life Of Tri website will know that we are often looking for new and wonderful ways of fuelling our long training sessions, and seeking convenient snacks we can use in races. This week we have decided to look at Oompf Energy Bars after a colleague of mine recentlyContinue reading “Review: Oompf Energy bars”
Race Review: Long Course Weekend (Wales)
I think it is fair to say that triathlon has really exploded onto the scene in Wales since 2011 and the introduction of the first Ironman Wales event. Since then the participation levels for triathlon and the number of events have sky rocketed. One of Wales’ most popular events is the Long Course Weekend (LCW)Continue reading “Race Review: Long Course Weekend (Wales)”
Blog: Swimming Up Stream
For those of you that know me and follow my triathlon antics, you will know that during the spring and summer months, I not only take my cycling and running outdoors but also my swimming. Yes, I am one of these mad types that will use the local river in Cardiff (the River Taff) asContinue reading “Blog: Swimming Up Stream”
Race Review: Cotswold 113
The Cotswold 113 has been running for a number of years now and is definitely a firm favourite amongst triathletes partly due to its flat fast course. Set in the Heart of the picturesque Cotswolds, race HQ is situated at the well known Lake 32 in the centre of Ashton Keynes water park. The raceContinue reading “Race Review: Cotswold 113”
Race Report: Brecon Titan Middle Distance Triathlon
The Brecon Titan Triathlon has been running for a few years now and is well established in the race calendar for triathletes in South Wales. The triathlon is run by DB Max Events who also organise the Cotswold 113, Classic and 226, demonstrating their experience of running large events which is evident with the Titan. Continue reading “Race Report: Brecon Titan Middle Distance Triathlon”
Blog: Ironman Come Down
The struggle with motivation after my first Ironman
Race Review: Cotswold 226
Race Review by Triathlon Matt YouTube – Triathlon Matt Twitter – @triathlonmatt As a finisher of the inaugural 2014 Cotswold 226 iron distance triathlon I was over the moon when I heard the news that there would be a weekend option. Set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the 226 offers a great ironContinue reading “Race Review: Cotswold 226”
Race Review: Cardiff Triathlon
A race review of the Cardiff Triathlon by guest blogger Simon Roxburgh
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